Which Operating System do you use/prefer?

Over the internet, on some forums, I observed that many people recommend a Linux OS for programming. I understand for penetration testing (KALI) and servers, but for coding? Some say Mac. But very rarely do people say Windows.

Why So?

I currently use Win 8.1 and working with intermediate java and HTML and web developing stuff. Also some python using powershell. Never encountered problems.

Which OS you use/prefer?

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I'm using Windows 7 Ultimate and kinda like it. Also it works fine for all the projects that i am working right now especially in Android. Linux/Ubuntu are really awesome too but there are softwares/games that they don't run in that OS, so its just for developing and learning about computers. I tried Windows 10 Technical Review and its freaking cool, i'm gonna reformat this into windows 10 as soon as they release it officially usable. I don't like Windows 8, so buggy and for Mac OS......... I tried it before but i'm still adjusting, it was really hard for me to use it because i am using windows in my whole life so Mac OS new to me.

I pretty much always stay in Ubuntu, currently using 14.04. It's super stable and secure, and for me it just always works. You do have to learn a little bit, but if you come from mac it's not that different. Then again, if you have a mac, why would you want to boot linux. I have a deep disdain for Microsoft, I'm not totally sure why. They seem like "the man" to me, I guess. I love that linux is open source, most distros are free, and there is a great community out there. It's worth trying out for sure to see what you think. I also have Windows 7 on my machine, and I think I will have to check out 10. Because... well, games.

Linux Mint 17.1 with Mate in an Oracle Virtual Box on Windows Vista. Strange, I know, but it works for me. Wish I could ditch Windows completely but I have too many people that come to me with Windows problems and I need to know my way around it.